Radical Reuse: Upcycled and Recycled Home Decor

Unforgettable pieces of furniture, clocks, bowls and other items for the home made from salvaged materials.

Walk/ Don't Walk Chair

Handmade by artisan John Carter, this far-from-pedestrian chair combines fine art and trash for a truly unique creation. Not only is the entire piece handmade from street sign parts, but the New York City "Walk/Don't Walk" signs actually work  a remote control is included to turn them on and off at will. $3,700 at uncommongoods.com, 1-888-365-0056.

Upcycled Floppy Disk Notepad

Made from postconsumer recycled paper and seemingly ancient floppy disks, these Recycled Floppy Disk Notepads are a radical throwback to early '80s technology. $5.95 each at greenfeet.com, 1-888-562-8873.

Bike Chain Bowl

This ingenious bowl is handmade in Oregon using real recycled bicycle chains. The perfect gift for the biker in your life, it holds anything from wallets and keys to potpourri. $88 at greenfeet.com, 1-888-562-8873.

Ball Grenade Oil Lamp

A surefire icebreaker when entertaining the inlaws, these hand grenade oil lamps are made in the U.S.A. from actual surplus military grenades. Explosions not included. $55 at elsewares.com, 1-866-491-5156.

Coin Chair

License Plate Mailbox

Clad in discarded real state license plates with a billiard ball handle, this handmade mailbox will add unmistakable flair to any front yard. Each is one of a kind and features a unique mix of plates. $225 at uncommongoods.com, 1-888-365-0056.

Recycled Bottle Utensils

The coolest use of recycled bottles we've seen (so cool, we've included them even though they're an artist's creation and are not mass produced), these über-chic utensils are handcrafted from old beer and wine bottles. Hand cut, sanded and combined with eco-friendly cork and beech wood, each utensil is beautiful and entirely unique. To learn more, contact the designer directly through his Website at laurence.brabant.free.fr.

Wine Barrel Staves Dining Set

Flattened Wine Bottle Platter

Cut the cheese on this Flattened Wine Bottle Platter. A fantastic gift for any wine and cheese lover, each repurposed bottle comes with a decorative label and pewter knife. $15 at olivebarn.com, 1-800-808-1630.

Vinyl Album Photo Album

Whether you groove to Michael Jacksons "Thriller" or Pink Floyd's "The Wall," you'll love these recycled vinyl album journals. Each blank book is hand cut from discarded vinyl records, then hard bound with black cloth for a durable diary, sketchbook or conversation piece. $26 each at bookbinders.com, 1-732-752-0800.

Flip-Flop Nesting Boxes

Get more flip for your flop with these unique, colorful storage boxes handmade in the Philippines with scrap foam rubber from flip-flop factories. These nesting baskets are perfect for holding anything from toys to towels to...well...even flip-flops. $135 at vivaterra.com, 1-888-365-0056.

Telephone Wire Basket

Water Ski Bench

Go for a ride on this surprisingly comfortable handcrafted Water Ski Bench or other furniture made from recycled skis, wake boards and the like. The perfect gift for the water sports lover! $249.95 at sportsfurniture.net, 1-781-231-2322.

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